Chief Kozel of Altay

Chief Kozel of Altay (9 June 873-7 March 946) was the chief of Altay, preceding Chief Kubasar of Altay.

Biography
Kozel was born on 9 June 873, the son of Uzluk Uzumcu, who was a Manichaean Uyghur from the House of Uzumcu. Kozel converted to Buddhism and became the chief of Altay, located in China and Mongolia. He began a dynasty of rulers that would reign under the Duchy of Qocho as vassals, and when he died in 946, his son Chief Kubasar of Altay succeeded him.